STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the purchase of trailer-valve maintenance components for the Water Utilities Department with Illinois Tool Works dba E.H. Wachs through The Local Government Purchasing (Buyboard) cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $156,215.15 - Financing: Water Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
The trailer-valve maintenance components will be used by the Water Utilities Department to provide maintenance to water systems, valves, and reduce shutdown requests by contractors and internal projects. The equipment empowers the utility to execute a proactive maintenance strategy, contributing to the overall sustainability of the distribution system. By reducing water leaks and minimizing unplanned service outages, the Water Utilities Department can continue providing consistent and high-quality water supply in addition to promptly responding to shut down requests from external contractors and internal projects, ultimately optimizing the allocation of resources and boosting operational efficiency.
The Local Government Purchasing (Buyboard) cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Water Construction Fund |
$156,215.15 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$156,215.15 |
Goods |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Illinois Tool Works dba E.H. Wachs - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
llinois Tool Works dba E.H. Wachs
600 Knightsbridge Parkway
Lincoinshire, IL 60069
Keith Polifka, General Manager
Joseph F. Fuchs, Controller